Giants score in 10th to drop Reds and stay alive — CINCINNATI — Hardly able to get a hit, the San Francisco Giants used a misplayed grounder to prolong their NL playoff series. — Third baseman Scott Rolen's two-out error in the 10th inning gave the Giants the go-ahead run Tuesday night …

Reds still undecided on Johnny Cueto if there's Game 4 — CINCINNATI — The Reds aren't sure whether Johnny Cueto would be available to pitch if their playoff series against the Giants goes to a Game 4. — The right-hander had to leave the first inning of the NL division series opener Saturday in San Francisco with a sore back.

Nationals playoff game will create gridlock — Massive crowds are expected to descend on the Navy Yard area Wednesday for the first playoff game at Nationals Park, but the big problems could begin after the final out. — The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m., which means that tens …

Red Sox to step up David Ortiz talks — After the Boston Red Sox concluded their dismal 93-loss season, general manager Ben Cherington said re-signing David Ortiz would be a priority in the offseason. While the sides have had informal talks, serious conversations with the free-agent designated hitter …

Top prospect Puig to miss Fall League play — LOS ANGELES — Top Dodgers outfield prospect Yasiel Puig will miss the Arizona Fall League because of a staph infection in his right elbow that required a surgical procedure. — Puig is expected to be fully healed in three to five weeks …

Game times after Wednesday still in flux — WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, Major League Baseball announced the game times for the rest of both leagues' Division Series this week. If the Nationals are going to play in prime time, their series with the Cardinals will have to go a full five games.

Yankees' trip derailed when train loses power — Team boards buses near Orioles' affiliate for return ride to New York — The best slugging team in baseball lost power. — The Yankees kept their cool on Tuesday morning when their train from Baltimore to New York had electrical difficulties …

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